Scores of hoodlums today2014/12/21/thugs-invade-akure-church-flog-pastor-steal-offering-money/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”> reportedly invaded the Christ Apostolic
Church (CAC), Pillar of Fire located LA primary school area of Akure,
the Ondo state capital during service, flogged its Pastor, Pastor Arije
and other church members.
Besides, the thugs who stormed the
church on motorcycles were also said to have destroyed some other items
which include Plastic Chairs, wall Clock, window glass and electrical
appliances among other items found in the church after the members had
run away for safety.
According to an eyewitness, the policemen
who came to calm the situation arrested some of the hoodlums but were
attacked by the mob who consequently rescued the arrested thugs.
While
trying to rescue the arrested thugs from the hands of the policemen,
one of the cops was also stabbed on the neck with a broken bottle by one
of the hoodlums
However, the cause of the attack on the church
has remained unknown but a source however told DAILY POST that a rival
Pastor of one of the churches within the area might have sponsored the
attack.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public
Relations Officer, Mr Wole Ogodo said details of the incident was still
sketchy since the ugly incident happened over the weekend.
The PPRO also said the Command was still investigating the reason for the action of the hoodlums.
